PLC Technician - Warrenton, Oregon

Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export division. With over 80 years of experience in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and expertise needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.The primary function of the PLC Technician will be to support the controls and QC teams, as well as the on-shift electricians, in a collaborative role. Specializing in VFD, motion, and scanning systems. The person in this position provides technical skills in the construction, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of electrical control equipment, computer systems, and related equipment at Hampton Lumber Mills Tillamook Division.Responsibilities The PLC Technician will participate in the calibration, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic and computerized equipment, including machine control PLCs and motion control systems, variable speed drives of all types, and lumber and grade recovery optimization systems.The PLC Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for electronic equipment as scheduled by the maintenance planner.The PLC Technician collaborates closely with mill electricians to deliver high-quality, seamless customer service for all electrical needs across production departments.Changes wiring diagrams and layout drawings for systems or equipment changed in the completion of job duties.The PLC Technician will work with mill electricians, lead operators, supervisors, and QC personnel to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes as prescribed by the maintenance management team.The PLC Technician actively supports the electrical staff with project support and completion of basic electrical duties as necessary.The PLC Technician is Responsible for backing up and documenting all machine center programs and changes made to them.The PLC Technician participates and/or assists with the training of electricians to better familiarize them with the more technical aspects of the facility.Prepare reports and functional descriptions to enable others to follow the daily changes made to all machine centers.Routinely participates in maintenance planning meetings to provide information and input regarding maintenance work on process control equipment.Take an active role in the predictive maintenance program to support prompt resolution of problems that anyone has identified.The PLC Technician has a comprehensive understanding of Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI platforms and networking, and their current programming software.More about usThe timber and wood products industries are a pillar of Tillamook County's economy. With over 165 employees, Hampton Lumber is one of the largest providers of family-wage jobs in Tillamook. If you enjoy making a difference and working in a fun, collaborative environment, this is the place for you. We work closely with all our employees to provide them with the support and training they need to succeed in their roles. Many employees have grown up in Oregon's North Coast region, and we are all deeply invested in the success of the facility and the surrounding community. We regularly participate in volunteer work and continue to make investments in our business, local schools, social programs, and community events. We are proud to be part of the Hampton family and are confident that you will be too.Learn more at or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog

Created: 2025-05-22